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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.73, 1,358.75 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.73, 1,358.75 and 289.59 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.73 : 1,358.75 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.73/1,358.75 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.73x = 1,358.75 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.73x = 393,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,478.96/905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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